How I learned to do a 2-step blood pressure reading (suggested method for accurate blood pressure value) in nursing school: 1. Ask patient to have arms at heart level and legs uncrossed 2. Put cuff on patient’s arm about 1 inch above crease in elbow and making sure arrow on bladder points to brachial artery. 3. Make sure dial is turned all the way right (righty tighty). 4. Estimate systolic pressure by having your fingers on the radial pulse of arm you are measuring and pumping until you feel pulse stops then release. Note that number on the monitor and release pressure by moving the dial to the left (lefty loosy). 5. Count for 30 secs break before moving to 2nd step to accommodate for potential auscultatory gap. 6. Add 30 to estimated systolic pressure (gotten in step 4) and place stethoscope with either side of stethoscope on brachial artery. Pump until you reach your calculated number and slowly release pressure about 2 mm/hg per sec to note very first (systolic) and very last (diastolic) korotkoff sound 7. Always state what patient’s blood pressure is and that normal systolic is less than 120 mm/hg, normal diastolic is less than 80 mm/hg. Hope that helps! Practice is the #1 way to get this down.

PARAMED Aneroid Sphygmomanometer – Manual Blood Pressure Cuff with Universal Cuff 8.7-16.5" and D-Ring – Carrying Case in The kit – Black – Stethoscope Not Included

PARAMED Aneroid Sphygmomanometer – Manual Blood Pressure Cuff with Universal Cuff 8.7-16.5" and D-Ring – Carrying Case in The kit – Black – Stethoscope Not Included

Q: How do you know it needs a calibration if it doesnt have a zero printed on the face?

There is a difference between Zeroing a meter and Calibrating it. Zeroing a meter means adjusting the needle to be at the zero mark when there is zero stimulus (in this case, zero pressure). This is often done when making differential measurements - which is NOT what the typical person is doing when reading their BP. A Zeroed meter is highly unlikely to be Calibrated - it would be a complete coincidence if it was. There is no 0 mark on the meter to discourage amateurs from Zeroing the meter thinking they were Calibrating it. A calibrated meter is one that has been adjusted to match a known standard that is traceable to an official standards organization like ANSI. You would calibrate a simple mechanical meter like this one to read the same pressure as a standard at a pressure close to the average pressures being measured. So if your BP was typically 120/80 you would calibrate the meter to match the standard at 100. Due to slight variations in manufacturing, it is unlikely that a calibrated meter would read exactly 0 at zero pressure, but it would be very accurate around the pressure to which it was calibrated. The further away the measured pressure is from the pressure to which the meter was calibrated, the less accurate the measurement would become. Standards are expensive to maintain, so unless you are a calibration company it is not worth buying one. However, your doctor's meter is regularly calibrated to a standard (or at least should be) so you can bring your meter in with you and adjust your meter to read the same as theirs (or reasonably close). This is not technically calibrating your meter because it is not directly using a standard, but it is plenty close for our purposes.

Q: Is this a good BP cuff for a beginning nursing studentl?

It is good to practice with, especially considering the value, so I would recommend it. However, I will warn you that the dial broke after 3 weeks of daily use for me, so I wouldn't use it that often.

Q: Is this product latex free?

My wife is an RN she says that to her knowledge there is no latex. However, she also said that it fell apart after short use and would not recommend it.

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Brand
Paramed
Included Components
Cuff
Power Source
No
Display Type
Analog
Size
1 Count (Pack
Age Range (Description)
Adult

📏Universal cuff fits 8.7-16.5" (22-42cm)

🧳Compact carrying case for portability

⚙️Zinc alloy body with metal air valve

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Description

🩺 Elevate your health game with precision and portability!

TRAVEL READY DESIGN - Lightweight, portable kit neatly packed in a protective carrying case—take your health monitoring anywhere.
PRECISION YOU CAN TRUST - Clinically tested with a large, easy-to-read dial for accurate readings every time.
SMOOTH PRESSURE CONTROL - Prestige metal air needle valve offers precise pressure relief for seamless, professional-grade use.
ENGINEERED FOR LONGEVITY - Zinc alloy body and supercharger check valve with dust filter ensure long-lasting, reliable performance.
UNIVERSAL FIT ULTIMATE COMFORT - Durable nylon cuff with velcro strip fits a wide range of arm sizes for effortless self-measurement.

The ParamedAneroid Sphygmomanometer is a clinically approved manual blood pressure cuff featuring a universal nylon cuff (22-42cm), a durable zinc alloy body, and a precision metal air valve. Designed for easy self-measurement, it comes with a portable carrying case, making it ideal for professionals and health-conscious individuals on the go.

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How do you know it needs a calibration if it doesnt have a zero printed on the face?

Is this a good BP cuff for a beginning nursing studentl?

Is this product latex free?

Reviews

R**P

Very happy with my new Blood Pressure Cuff

So far, it works very well. I have only had it a few days. Good quality. Easy to pump it up and I have arthritis in my hands. I am a retired nurse and we monitor blood pressure in my house. My husband and myself. Very good price also. I saw a few reviews that said the fabric was no good, but mine is very nice. I like that it comes with a key to calibrate if needed.

10.09.2025

A**E

Very useful.

Very good sphygmus, reliable, of good material, works excellent, I was waiting for it, meets the spects

11.09.2025

H**Y

Nursing necessities

Just perfect! Got it to use for my nurse refresher course, and to use for work after. I love it! It came fast and well packaged.l Easy to use and comes with a manual. It’s lightweight and fits perfectly in scrub pockets or a nursing bag! Also easy to clean and read, and comes with a case for when not in use! Would recommend!

17.08.2025

T**S

It works and it's nice but has 1 caveat.

I did like this cuff because it is pretty decently sized and it does fit around most patients' arms but really my only complaint is that there isn't a strap for the pressure guage to clip on. It does have a clip but no strap for it. It can be inconvenient giving me 1 more thing for me to juggle.Other than that? The build quality is nice enough and it's fairly compact in the bag. I would definitely recommend finding a cuff that has a loop for the pressure guage to clip onto but it's quite nice if you don't mind going without that feature.

29.01.2025

C**E

Great quality

I love it, and the pink is so pretty💕💕

30.08.2025

A**D

The upgrade you need for nursing school!

The media could not be loaded. **Title: The Upgrade You Need for Nursing School!**This manual blood pressure cuff is a game-changer. Compared to the one I got from school, it's like night and day.It’s super easy to use—even for a novice like me, and the accuracy is impressive. No more second-guessing readings or fiddling with the dial endlessly.The build quality is excellent, too. It’s sturdy enough to handle the daily grind of nursing school without any issues. Overall great value for the price. This thing is super easy to read, too. It fits on patients of all sizes, making it super versatile. My patients have stated that this cuff is more comfortable than the ones without the D ring. I also love that it comes with a cute case that it fits into, making it so easy to take it with you on the go.If you’re tired of the flimsy, inaccurate cuffs provided at school, do yourself a favor and upgrade to this one. You won’t regret it!

26.06.2024

K**I

GOOD DEVICE. ACCURATE AND EASY TO USE

Good device. Works as described. I recommend. NOTE you need a stethoscope to use this device and if you don't have a good stethoscope it may not work as well.

4.04.2025

H**R

Works for a semester; not for on the job

Works for something like EMT or CNA school but once on the job, you will definitely need to upgrade. Maybe work for a semester of nursing school too. Eventually the valve started leaking after about 6 months of owning it and no longer works. Feels cheap quality but does provide an accurate reading when the valve worked.

15.08.2025

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